Gladwell discusses “Compensation Learning” The following is
stated, “… because what is learned out of necessity is inevitably more powerful than the learning that
comes easily”.
Gladwell makes this statement after relating the account of David Boies. We see that Boies overcame
insurmountable odds to become an expert litigator.
Coordinate your knowledge of Alter and Oppenheimer’s CRT experiment, compensation learning, and the
biographical account of Boies.
How would you account for Boies’ motivation?
What pushed him to overcome his particular odds in order to succeed in an area that would normally be
considered “too difficult” to attain success?
Provide your analysis and explanation incorporating support from your knowledge of the CRT experiment,
compensation learning, and your basis of motivation.